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• NewJeans’ parents allegedly speak out against HYBE in newly released letter

  13-05-2024 08:57 via nme.com
  
  The parents of the members of NewJeans have allegedly spoken out about the treatment of the K-pop girl group in a newly released letter. However, HYBE claims that the letter was actually written by ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin.READ MORE: 2NE1, 15 years on: the group that changed the face of K-pop forevermoreThe letter, allegedly written by the parents of girl group NewJeans’ members, was released today (May 13) by South Korean news outlet eDaily. The letter was reportedly first sent on March 31 to
  
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• Here’s every city Childish Gambino will perform in for the ‘New World’ tour

  13-05-2024 08:59 via nme.com
  
  Childish Gambino has revealed the list of cities he’ll be performing in for his next world tour – see the full list below.READ MORE: Childish Gambino – ‘3.15.20’ review: rap’s Renaissance man lets guard down with most personal record to dateToday (May 13), rapper-actor-comedian Childish Gambino, real name Donald Glover, released his ‘Atavista’ album, along with a music video for the new track ‘Little Foot Big Foot’. The album
  
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• Watch Ministry perform songs that haven’t been played live in 40 years at Cruel World Festival

  13-05-2024 08:49 via nme.com
  
  Ministry performed a setlist of songs that haven’t been played live since the 1980s at Cruel World Festival this weekend.
  The US industrial metal pioneers performed at Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on Saturday (May 11), where the likes of Duran Duran, Interpol, Blondie and Simple Minds were headlining.
  Ministry were billed on the line-up poster as performing songs from their first two albums – 1983’s ‘With Sympathy’ and 1986’s ‘Twitc
  
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• TWICE’s Nayeon announces highly anticipated solo comeback, ‘NA’

  13-05-2024 08:28 via nme.com
  
  TWICE singer Nayeon has announced the upcoming release of her second solo mini-album, ‘NA’, due out in June.READ MORE:STAYC on covering TWICE’s ‘Fancy’ for Spotify Singles: “It really is a special song to us”
  TWICE’s Nayeon revealed today (May 13) that she’s gearing up to make her solo comeback though a post on the girl group’s X (formerly Twitter) account. Titled ‘NA’, the singer’s second mini-album, will be released
  
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• Zayn Malik regrets “not enjoying” One Direction before leaving the group

  13-05-2024 08:17 via nme.com
  
  Zayn Malik has reflected on his departure from One Direction, expressing his regret for not “enjoying” the band before leaving.READ MORE: Zayn Malik – ‘Nobody Is Listening’ review: ex-boybander crafts quietly purposeful popSpeaking on the Zach Sang Show about his upcoming album, ‘Room Under The Stairs’, which is due to arrive on May 17 via Mercury Records, Malik took some time to ponder about his past with One Direction.
  When asked by host Zach Sang
  
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• Childish Gambino drops ‘Atavista’ album and music video for ‘Little Foot Big Foot’

  13-05-2024 07:40 via nme.com
  
  Donald Glover – aka Childish Gambino – has released his ‘Atavista’ album – listen to it below.READ MORE: Childish Gambino – ‘3.15.20’ review: rap’s Renaissance man lets guard down with most personal record to dateToday (May 13), the rapper, actor and comedian took to social media to announce the release of the album, which is the “complete” version of his 2020 record, ‘3.15.20’. The album, now available on streami
  
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• Diddy Asks Judge to Dismiss ‘Gang-Rape’ Lawsuit Involving 17-Year-Old

  13-05-2024 07:12 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in 2003, saying the ‘decades-old tale’ was filed too late. On Friday, May 10, Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a request that a federal judge dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two co-defendants raped […]
  
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• Katy Perry shares tribute to daughter on Mother's Day

  13-05-2024 07:01 via music-news.com
  
  The singer took fans on a journey through her parenthood experience.
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest Embroiled in Protests, Chaos, & Controversy

  13-05-2024 06:57 via digitalmusicnews.com
  Switzerland won Eurovision Song Contest 2024, but the live show was not without protests, chaos, and controversy this year. Switzerland’s Nemo won Eurovision this year, taking home the trophy in a year that saw the contest mired in controversy. The event is one of the most-watched live events in the world and celebrates the individuality […]
  
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• ARTMS announce US leg of 2024 ‘Moonshot’ world tour

  13-05-2024 06:46 via nme.com
  
  K-pop girl group ARTMS have announced the dates for their upcoming 2024 ‘Moonshot’ world tour, featuring concerts in the US, Asia and more.READ MORE: 10 incredible K-dramas to check out in May 2024, starring Wi Ha-joon, Song Kang-ho and moreToday (May 13), ARTMS revealed the venues and ticketing details for the US leg of their upcoming 2024 ‘Moonshot’ world tour, which will kick off in July with three concerts across South Korea and Japan.
  Thereafter, the girl group will
  
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• (G)I-DLE announce dates for 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour

  13-05-2024 06:36 via nme.com
  
  K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE have announced the cities and dates for their upcoming 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, the US and Australia.READ MORE: Upcoming K-pop concerts, tours and music festivals in AsiaToday (May 13), (G)I-DLE revealed details for their newly announced 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour, which will feature 19 concerts across Asia, the US and Australia from August to November this year.
  The K-pop girl group will kick off their tour with a two-da
  
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• Foo Fighters and Wolfgang Van Halen prank fans with ‘Eruption’ solo

  13-05-2024 05:48 via nme.com
  
  Foo Fighters pulled a prank on their fans at Welcome To Rockville with the help of Wolfgang Van Halen – watch footage of the trick below.READ MORE: Foo Fighters – ‘But Here We Are’ review: Grohl and the gang work through their griefTo close out their trek across the United States, Foo Fighters headlined the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona. Midway through their set, the band performed a guitar solo, followed by shortened covers of Beastie Boys‘ ‘S
  
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• Bruce Springsteen honours Shane MacGowan with The Pogues cover in Ireland

  13-05-2024 04:46 via nme.com
  
  Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to the late Shane MacGowan with a rousing cover of a Pogues classic while performing in Ireland – watch fan-shot footage of the performance below.READ MORE: Shane MacGowan, 1957-2023: an uncompromising one of a kindOn Sunday night (May 12), Springsteen performed at the Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, Ireland. To kick off the show in a special way, Springsteen and The E Street Band began their setlist with a cover of The Pogues’ ‘A Rainy Night In
  
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• Touch and Go’s Corey Rusk Remembers ‘Supernaturally Talented’ Friend Steve Albini

  13-05-2024 00:49 via rollingstone.com
  
  The artist “was a member of more bands on Touch and Go than any other musician,” Rusk says, adding he played on and also recorded more T&G releases than anyone else
  
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• Eurovision ratings plunge amidst a number of controversies and boycott calls

  12-05-2024 23:42 via nme.com
  
  Eurovision ratings have apparently plunged amidst several controversies and boycott calls for this year’s edition.READ MORE: Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is bigger than the contest”This year, the contest has faced criticism for its inclusion of Israel due to their role in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Due to this political neutrality clause, the EBU announced they reserved the right to remove Palestinian flags and symbols, and
  
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• PVRIS gig cancelled in Manchester due to the roof leaking water amidst heavy storms

  12-05-2024 22:50 via nme.com
  
  PVRIS‘ gig in Manchester has been cancelled due to the roof leaking water amidst heavy storms.READ MORE: Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with PVRISThe Massachussetts band were due to play at the O2 Victoria Warehouse tonight (May 12) in what would have been their first night on their UK leg of the tour.
  However, due to torrential storms that Manchester is currently experiencing, the warehouse was found to be leaking water from the roof. As a result, PVRIS ha
  
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• Portuguese Eurovision entry Iolanda’s finale performance video replaced due to “pro-Palestine motifs” on her nails

  12-05-2024 21:50 via nme.com
  
  Portuguese Eurovision entry Iolanda’s video was reportedly replaced with previous footage due to “pro-Palestine motifs” on her nails.READ MORE: Inside the raging debate to watch Eurovision 2024: “This feels bigger than the contest”Last night’s contest saw Swiss entry Nemo crowned as its first nonbinary winner in a year marked with controversy due to the EBU’s struggle to enforce its political neutrality clause. This was especially notable in the inc
  
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• Post Malone & Morgan Wallen aim for Number 1 debut with 'I Had Some Help'

  12-05-2024 19:55 via music-news.com
  
  Post Malone & Morgan Wallen’s new duet I Had Some Help leads the charge for a Number 1 debut in the UK. It would become
  
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• Bambie Thug accuses Eurovision organisers of “not supporting them” amidst Israel commentator controversy

  12-05-2024 19:54 via nme.com
  
  Bambie Thug has accused Eurovision organisers of “not supporting them” over claims that the Israeli broadcasters “incited violence” against them.READ MORE: Bambie Thug on Eurovision 2024: “I know that my heart is in the right place”In an interview after their performance at Eurovision 2024, the Irish singer-songwriter claimed the Israeli broadcaster KAN “incited violence against me twice, three times.”
  “We brought it up to the EBU,” the
  
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• See Foo Fighters Pull ‘Eruption’ Prank With Wolfgang Van Halen at Welcome to Rockville

  12-05-2024 19:37 via rollingstone.com
  
  Dave Grohl enlists Mammoth WVH frontman to deliver classic Van Halen solos during headlining set at Daytona Beach festival
  
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• Watch Noel Gallagher refuse to do the Poznan in sea of celebrating Man City fans

  12-05-2024 18:50 via nme.com
  
  Noel Gallagher has been spotted refusing to do the Poznan in a sea of celebrating Man City fans – watch him down below.READ MORE: Noel Gallagher: “The world is a beautiful place – it’s just inhabited by c**ts”The former Oasis member was seen attending the recent Man City vs Fulham game, which saw his beloved team win 4-0 and moving them closer to the top of the Premier League table.
  However, unlike the huge swathe of Man City fans surrounding him, Gallagher ref
  
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• JoJo Siwa announced as special guest for London’s Mighty Hoopla 2024

  12-05-2024 17:52 via nme.com
  
  JoJo Siwa has been announced as the special guest for this year’s Mighty Hoopla.READ MORE: Mighty Hoopla 2023 review: a joyful celebration of all things popThe former Dance Moms star and ‘Karma‘ singer will be performing at the London festival, which is due to arrive at Brockwell Park on June 1-2.
  Previously, it was announced that Nelly Furtado and Jessie Ware were to headline Mighty Hoopla 2024, with  Rita Ora, Kim Petras, Rachel Stevens, En Vogue
  
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• Meduza releases new UEFA Euro 2024 official song

  12-05-2024 17:34 via music-news.com
  
  Italian electronic trio MEDUZA have unveiled the highly anticipated UEFA EURO2024 Official Song ‘FIRE’, alongside fellow GRAMMY® nominated OneRepublic, and German singer-songwriter Leony.
  
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• Preston venue's future secured after purchase under Own Our Venues scheme

  12-05-2024 17:33 via music-news.com
  
  Music Venue Trust (MVT), the UK charity which represents hundreds of Grassroots Music Venues (GMVs), has announced the second
  
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• Anthrax’s Scott Ian hits out at Kerry King over Slayer reunion: “Thanks for making me look like a liar”

  12-05-2024 15:39 via nme.com
  
  Anthrax’s Scott Ian has hit out at Kerry King over the upcoming Slayer reunion, thanking him for “making me look like a liar”.READ MORE: Slayer film ‘The Repentless Killology’ is vulgar, gruesome and problematic – just like the bandIn February, the metal icons announced they were reuniting for a series of three shows in the autumn, their first shows since their retirement and farewell tour in 2019.
  The news came as a major surprise to many, not least the
  
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• Drake asks Toronto news chopper to stop flying over his mansion as third intruder arrested

  12-05-2024 14:39 via nme.com
  
  Drake has requested that a Toronto local news helicopter stop flying over his residence, while a third intruder has been arrested.
  Earlier this week, a man was arrested for attempting to break into the rapper’s Toronto mansion, just a day after a shooting took place outside the residence.
  The intruder was reportedly detained on Wednesday (May 8) for allegedly attempting to gain access to Drake’s home.
  A second intruder was then taken to hospital on Thursday after clashing with securi
  
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• Watch Limp Bizkit and Jelly Roll cover The Who at Welcome To Rockville

  12-05-2024 13:47 via nme.com
  
  Limp Bizkit and Jelly Roll joined forces at Welcome To Rockville this weekend to perform a version of The Who’s ‘Behind Blue Eyes’ – check out footage below. READ MORE: Limp Bizkit – ‘Still Sucks’ review: the nu-metal dads keep the good times rollin’  Limp Bizkit are one of the headliners of this year’s edition of the Daytona Beach, Florida festival, alongside Foo Fighters, Slipknot and Motley Crue. Oth
  
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• Eurovision 2024: Olly Alexander’s dad “surprised” at public giving him zero points

  12-05-2024 13:07 via nme.com
  
  Olly Alexander‘s dad has said he was “surprised” that his son’s song ‘Dizzy’ received the dreaded ‘nul points’ from the public at last night’s Eurovision.READ MORE: Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is bigger than the contest” Despite high hopes for this year’s UK entry, Alexander finished in 18th place out of 25 countries with 46 points, a position he only achieved thanks to his jury score.
  Now,
  
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• Eurovision winner Nemo hits out at competition’s “unbelievable double standard”, says it “needs fixing”

  12-05-2024 12:30 via nme.com
  
  Eurovision winner Nemo hit out at the competition’s “double standard”, branding its organisers as “unbelievable”, moments after their victory.READ MORE: Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is bigger than the contest”The Switzerland entrant won the contest last night (May 11) in Malmö, Sweden with their song ‘The Code’, after topping the jury vote and coming in fifth in the public vote.
  Nemo’s victory is th
  
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• Viewers react to Switzerland’s Eurovision win: “Non binary folks rule the world”

  12-05-2024 12:28 via nme.com
  
  Eurovision viewers have had their say after Switzerland came away victorious at the 2024 edition of the contest last night (May 11), with jokes, memes and hot takes galore.READ MORE: Eurovision 2024 – fans and boycotters speak: “This is bigger than the contest”Switzerland’s representative Nemo fought off tough competition from the likes of Croatia, Ukraine and France with their song ‘The Code’, which blended elements of pop, rap, drum n’ bass and even op
  
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